Education & Training Education is highly valued in Ireland. It opens the door to jobs and helps to better integrate in Irish society. It is mandatory to attend school from 6 years to 16 years.
Provider
Education
Average Age Range
Early Education
2 years 8 months to 5 or 6 years old From 5 or 6 years to 12 or 13 years old
Crèche & Pre-School
Primary School
Junior Infants Senior Infants 1 st Class
2 nd class 3 rd Class 4 th Class 5 th Class 6 th Class 1 st Year 2 nd Year
Secondary School (Post Primary School)
From 12 or 13 years old to 17 or 18 years old
3 rd Year - Junior Certificate 4 th Year or Transition Year 5 th Year 6 th Year - Leaving Certificate
(can leave education at 16 years)
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